Connie Sommer

Los Angeles

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance Writer: @nytimes, @washingtonpost,@vogue, @kveller, @creditcardscom. Mom. Dog owner. Loves to turn the pages of an actual book.

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J.P. Morgan Payments BrandVoice: Powering The Future Of Personalized Shopping With Innovative Payments

Oct 30, 2023 | forbes.com | Connie Sommer |J.P. Morgan Payments

By Connie SommerGenerative AI. Conscious and social-driven commerce. The blurring lines between physical and digital shopping. The retail landscape is in the midst of profound shifts as tech drives—and customers increasingly demand—a level of customization unattainable even a few years ago. How are businesses evolving to stay relevant? Personalization is key across touchpoints, says Manish Jain, global sales head for consumer goods and retail industries at J.P. Morgan Payments.
What’s in your gut influences how and when you sleep

Oct 20, 2023 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni |Jennifer Welsh |Annie Atherton |Connie Sommer

The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms. National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information. View Source These microbes reside all over the body, from the skin to the nose, throat, and mouth,but most live in the digestive system.
Nearly half of parents give their kids melatonin for sleep

Sep 19, 2023 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni |Jennifer Welsh |Annie Atherton |Connie Sommer

A new study shows that almost half of parents give melatonin to their children to help them fall asleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that 46% of parents report giving melatonin to their children under 13, and 30% give it to their teensAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education, and research. View Source .
Nearly half of parents give their kids melatonin for sleep

Sep 18, 2023 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni |Jennifer Welsh |Annie Atherton |Connie Sommer

A new study shows that almost half of parents give melatonin to their children to help them fall asleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that 46% of parents report giving melatonin to their children under 13, and 30% give it to their teensAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education, and research. View Source .
States’ Paid Leave Plans Could Help Protect Caregivers’ Savings

Sep 15, 2023 | rethinking65.com | Connie Sommer

Tara Driver would love to retire before age 70. But it’s not going to be easy. The 51-year-old’s finances are still recovering from the hit they took more than a decade ago, after she spent about eight years caring for her ailing father. During that time, every extra dollar went to pay for supplies and care for him, a veteran who died after a series of strokes and other complications.
LA Heat Officer Shares Lessons for Northern Neighbors – KneeDeep Times

Sep 14, 2023 | kneedeeptimes.org | Connie Sommer

It’s been a hot summer. But California in general has largely been spared. In fact, downtown Los Angeles set records– for being cooler than ever-before recorded in May and June. So Marta Segura got a bit of a breather – and examples to learn from — as she started her second year as the City of Los Angeles’ Chief Heat Officer. Segura added the title in June 2022 (she was already director of LA’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office).
States’ Paid Leave Plans Could Help Protect Caregivers’ Savings

Sep 9, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Connie Sommer

Tara Driver would love to retire before age 70. But it’s not going to be easy. The 51-year-old’s finances are still recovering from the hit they took more than a decade ago, when she spent about eight years caring for her ailing father. During that time, every extra dollar went to pay for supplies and care for him, a veteran who died after a series of strokes and other complications.
The high-wire act of caregiving and saving for retirement

Sep 8, 2023 | fidelity.com | Connie Sommer

Tara Driver would love to retire before age 70. But it’s not going to be easy. The 51-year-old’s finances are still recovering from the hit they took more than a decade ago, after she spent about eight years caring for her ailing father. During that time, every extra dollar went to pay for supplies and care for him, a veteran who died after a series of strokes and other complications.
New Sleep Guidelines Tailored For Shift Workers

Aug 30, 2023 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni |Jennifer Welsh |Annie Atherton |Connie Sommer

People who work outside the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. often face unique challenges when trying to sleep. Despite this, many guidelines on healthy sleep habits are designed for those who work during the day. A new study National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information. View Source tackled this issue by asking experts to weigh in on sleep habits for shift workers.
Good Sleep Linked to Longer Life

Aug 10, 2023 | sleepfoundation.org | Jennifer Welsh |Annie Atherton |Connie Sommer |Emma Yasinski

Poor sleep can make us feel miserable and open us up to getting sick more often. But a new study suggests it can also impact our life expectancy. Getting a good night’s sleep is one of eight lifestyle factors that can affect how long we live. The researchers presented the study at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference in Boston on July 24. The scientists studied more than 700,000 U.S. veterans between the ages of 40 and 99 enrolled in the Million Veteran Program.